Racial Harmony & Public Debate: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong condemned “shameful” racist comments targeting Indians tied to the SIA–Air India deal and racist posts about Singaporeans missing after Nepal floods, saying prejudice must not be normalised and police are investigating. Civic Activism: Jolovan Wham was hit with fresh charges at the State Courts over allegedly organising an assembly in a prohibited area and attending candlelight vigils near Changi Prison, with additional Public Order Act matters pending. Integrative Healthcare Tech: Singapore is exploring interoperable electronic health records and data governance to better integrate Traditional Chinese Medicine into mainstream care, including standardised codes and privacy safeguards. Reading Culture Push: The National Library Board launched ReadSG, urging Singaporeans to read 15 minutes a day via the CrowdTask SG platform, as National Reading Month kicks off. Climate & Community Tension: Residents are pushing back against forest development plans at Maju Forest, arguing environmental impact assessments miss forests’ heat- and flood-moderating benefits. Creative & Film Spotlight: Kashmir’s maiden IFFJK opens with an international jury and 135 films from 41 countries, positioning cinema as cultural exchange and creative tourism. Sports Meets New Tech: Virtual taekwondo debuts at the Asian Games, letting athletes compete in both real and VR formats for a shot at multiple medals. Workplace Learning: United World College South East Asia CHRO Kevin Chua argues L&D should lean on on-the-job experience and social learning, not just courses.